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Hyundai Tucson III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

3 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 7 versions affected: 7
official RappelConso notices: 3

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.6 GDi 132Petrol · 132 hp 1.7 CRDi 115Diesel · 115 hp 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7Diesel · 141 hp	ABS module that can cause a short circuit (recall)
1.6 T-GDi 177 DCT7Petrol · 177 hp 1.6 CRDi 136 DCT7Diesel · 136 hp 1.6 CRDi 136 48V DCT7Hybrid · 136 hp 2.0 CRDi 185 48V BVA8Hybrid · 185 hp	ABS module that can cause a short circuit (recall) Blocked tandem pump pre-filter: braking (recall)

Each campaign in detail

ABS module that can cause a short circuit (recall)
Manufacturer recall
A European alert (RAPEX) concerns Tucson TLe vehicles built between February 2017 and August 2020: an internal fault in the ABS modules can, over time, cause a short circuit and a risk of fire in the engine bay. The official advice is to contact the dealer; check that the recall has been carried out.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.6 GDi 132, 1.6 T-GDi 177 DCT7, 1.7 CRDi 115, 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7, 1.6 CRDi 136 DCT7, 1.6 CRDi 136 48V DCT7, 2.0 CRDi 185 48V BVA8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel Consommateur - Détail Tucson (TLe) Voiture particulière Hyundai — Rappel Conso (new tab)
- Hyundai recalls thousands of SUVs Tucson due to fire risk also in Europe (week 12/21) — Car-Recalls (new tab)
Blocked tandem pump pre-filter: braking (recall)
Manufacturer recall
A European alert (RAPEX) concerns Tucsons built between 23 October 2018 and 27 October 2020: fibres from the tandem pump belt can block its pre-filter, which can stiffen the brake pedal and prevent normal braking. The official advice is to contact the dealer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.6 T-GDi 177 DCT7, 1.6 CRDi 136 DCT7, 1.6 CRDi 136 48V DCT7, 2.0 CRDi 185 48V BVA8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel Consommateur - Détail TUCSON (TLe) ; I30 (Pde) Voiture de tourisme Hyundai — Rappel Conso (new tab)
- Recall: Hyundai Tucson (2018 - 2020) accident, brakes — Car-Recalls (new tab)

RappelConso notices

11 August 2023 — Tandem pump pre-filter that can be blocked by belt fibres: risk of a stiffening brake pedal (Tucsons built from 23/10/2018 to 27/10/2020). Recall notice (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

11 August 2023 — Le préfiltre de pompe tandem peut être scellé par des fibres de la courroie de pompe tandem. Cela peut entraîner un resserrement de la pédale de frein empêchant le freinage normal, ce qui peut causer un accident.
Models or references
Tucson (tle) i30 (pde) voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
8 August 2023 — Les coussins gonflables à rideaux ne peuvent pas être déployés comme prévu. Cela augmentera le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.
Models or references
Tucson code du modèle: nx4
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Nissan Qashqai II	1	4	3.0/5
Renault Kadjar I	0	3	3.0/5
Toyota RAV4 IV	1	1	4.5/5
Škoda Karoq I	1	3	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Hyundai Tucson III had?

We have documented 3 manufacturer recalls for the Hyundai Tucson III: ABS module that can cause a short circuit (recall) ; Blocked tandem pump pre-filter: braking (recall) ; Tandem pump pre-filter that can be blocked by belt fibres: risk of a stiffening brake pedal (Tucsons built from 23/10/2018 to 27/10/2020)..

Which versions of the Hyundai Tucson III are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Hyundai Tucson III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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